What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referrals/ Front Office Clerk for Medical Office position at North State Medical Group - Lincolnton?
A small, patient-oriented medical office in Lincolnton, NC, is seeking a full-time Referrals/Front Office Clerk.
Position includes, but is not limited to:
· Data entry
· Reviews referrals for administrative completeness and researches covered benefits prior to processing.
· Determines patient eligibility for services and arranges and schedules medical appointments for referred care
· Provides general instructions to patients and ensures patients have necessary documentation for referred health care services
· Initiates, organizes, updates and files medical patient records, extract needed information, and review records for referral results within established guidelines
· Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers (test results, or documentation not yet filed in records)
· Experience in the medical field preferred
Ability to operate office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines and telephone systems.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly in English
Excellent customer service and adaptability
General medical ethics, as well as telephone etiquette
Ability to follow instructions and procedures in detail
· HIPAA training a plus
ADDITIONAL or OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Requirements
· High School diploma or GED
· 6 months experience working in hospital or medical office Preferred
NSMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- Flextime
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16